Matriarchy Party

Courtney sits down with award-winning filmmaker and videographer for Vice President Kamala Harris, Azza Cohen and her wife, personal stylist, producer, and public interest lawyer, activist Kathleen Borschow. From supporting each other’s wildest dreams—even when it means pivoting careers in their 30s (and even missing their own honeymoon to work on Kamala Harris’ campaign!), Azza and Kathleen’s love story is one of deep admiration, ...

Courtney chats with Erin LeBre, a two time Emmy and Guild Award nominated makeup artist and creative force, for a conversation about reinvention, resilience, and the power of maternal influence. Erin opens up about her early dreams of working in fashion, and the burnout that led her to an unexpected career pivot into working in the film and television industry. They dive into the art of saying no, the courage it takes as a freelanc...

Courtney chats with Cynthia Addai-Robinson, American Actress for a heartfelt conversation about boundaries, balance, and the legacy of matriarchs. Cynthia opens up about recalibrating her nervous system through presence, re-entering real life after projects like The Rings of Power, and how playing a queen has shaped her sense of self and authority. They bond over their love for musicals and dive deep into the incredible journey of ...

Courtney chats with Caity Bransby, a Social Media Strategist, for a deep-dive into family, perseverance, and of course, the magic of matriarchs. Together, they reflect on the eldest-daughter experience, the joy of built-in best friends via having amazing siblings, and finding self-reliance through family love. Caity shares behind-the-scenes stories from her work spearheading the 2024 Paris Olympics social strategy (!!!), how she id...

Courtney chats with Alexis Linkletter, an Investigative Journalist and True Crime Producer for a deep-dive into ambition, empathy, and the realities of being a woman trailblazing in male-dominated spaces. Together, they embrace climbing “cringe mountain”, reflecting on the awkwardness of finding your voice and recovering from people-pleasing tendencies. They unpack the emotional labor of working in the True Crime and Film industrie...

Courtney chats with Olivia Marks, an Entertainment Journalist based in the UK who is obsessed with all things film and pop culture. Olivia shares highlights from her amazing career and journey thus far, including interviewing iconic artists like Olivia Coleman, Amy Poehler and her idol, Lady Gaga. Olivia also shares about learning to embrace asking for what you want and we wax on about the experience of being eldest daughters and h...

Courtney chats with Canadian actor, writer and producer, Mariah about growing up in a strong matriarch-led home, how being involved in sports translated into starting her own production company at 21, and that working hard and being kind will always lead you closer to your dreams. We also spoke about her late grandma Hazel’s perseverance during the Great Depression and her great-grandmother Mary’s immigra...

Courtney chats with Jilly about what it means to be a brave and kind leader as the VP of Content Marketing at a Global Entertainment company, being at the place in life where she is pulling focus from working constantly to make space for prioritizing her relationships, and getting the chance to meet your heroes (and what do you even say to them!?!). We also got to hear about her amazing grandmother who supported her grandfather whi...

Courtney chats with Australian actor, writer and producer, Kelsie about newly becoming an aunt, strength within kindness, and taking pauses to be present and enjoy what you have accomplished thus far when the goalposts always seem to be moving. Most importantly, we spoke about her late mom who greatly encouraged Kelsie and her siblings to use their imaginations in big beautiful ways and how her later cancer diagnosis pushed her to ...

Courtney chats with Hot & Social founder Liv about founding a few small business (one is a digital agency with her twin brother!), her becoming an accidental influencer after working at a job that was not the right thing and inspired her to start posting inspirational quotes on IG. We chat about how a hunt to make friends in the city and a calling to help girls connect to their childhood selves built a true community of NYC cool pe...

Courtney chats with Influencer Marketing Pro Sarabeth about her exciting career working with the world's biggest content creators, providing value and knowing your worth, and being a true eldest daughter in every way. Most importantly, she shares about the group of women who raised her - including her ever-evolving cool, chameleon of a mom who sewed all her dance costumes, will no doubt inspire us all to start routine game nights a...